Contoocook Valley School District
School District · Peterborough, New Hampshire
Avg Rating
6.1
out of 10
Schools
11
8 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$27,168
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.4:1
Avg Rating
6.1
out of 10
Schools
11
8 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$27,168
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.4:1
Evaluating Contoocook Valley School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Contoocook Valley School District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Francestown Elementary School
Francestown · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Conval Regional High School
Peterborough · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Peterborough Elementary School
Peterborough · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
New Hampshire rank
#43 of 89
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.1
below New Hampshire avg
Per-pupil spending
$27,168
+$4,786 vs New Hampshire median
District size
1,951 students
Larger than New Hampshire median
The short answer
Contoocook Valley School District ranks #43 of 89 New Hampshire districts by overall school rating. Contoocook Valley School District's schools with real test data average 6.1/10 across 11 schools. Its top-rated schools are Francestown Elementary School (8.6/10), Conval Regional High School (8.2/10), and Peterborough Elementary School (8.2/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.2/10 despite 25% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.7 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Contoocook Valley School District schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Contoocook Valley School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (11 of 11). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Francestown Elementary School | 8.6 / 10 |
| 2 | Conval Regional High School | 8.2 / 10 |
| 3 | Peterborough Elementary School | 8.2 / 10 |
| 4 | Hancock Elementary School | 6.9 / 10 |
| 5 | Dublin Consolidated School | 5.9 / 10 |
| 6 | Greenfield Elementary School | 5.8 / 10 |
| 7 | Temple Elementary School | 5.8 / 10 |
| 8 | Great Brook School | 4.8 / 10 |
| 9 | South Meadow School | 4.6 / 10 |
| 10 | Antrim Elementary School | 4.5 / 10 |
See all 11 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Contoocook Valley School District
Contoocook Valley School District is a Peterborough, New Hampshire school district serving 11 schools. The district educates 1,951 students with a student-teacher ratio of 9.4:1. The district invests $27,168 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.1/10, Contoocook Valley School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Francestown Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.6/10.
In standardized testing, Contoocook Valley School District students show an average math proficiency of 51.0% and ELA proficiency of 60.4%.
The district includes 8 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Contoocook Valley School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Contoocook Valley School District with test data.
Schools in Contoocook Valley School District
11 schools Elementary Schools 8
Middle Schools 2
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- New Hampshire
- City
- Peterborough
- Total Enrollment
- 1,951
- Teachers (FTE)
- 208
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Contoocook Valley School District?
Contoocook Valley School District has 11 schools in total — 8 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Contoocook Valley School District?
The average composite rating for Contoocook Valley School District is 6.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Contoocook Valley School District?
Contoocook Valley School District spends $27,168 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Contoocook Valley School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Contoocook Valley School District is 9.4:1.
What is the top-rated school in Contoocook Valley School District?
Francestown Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Contoocook Valley School District with a composite score of 8.6/10.
What are the test scores in Contoocook Valley School District?
Across schools in Contoocook Valley School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 51.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 60.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Contoocook Valley School District compare to other districts in New Hampshire?
Contoocook Valley School District has an average school rating of 6.1/10 across 11 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in New Hampshire by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.1/10
- Math Proficiency
- 51.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 60.4%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, New Hampshire Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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